What We Do

About Group Counseling

THE COUNSELING CENTER OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL DROP-IN WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS ONGOING THERAPY GROUPS.

Group counseling sessions offer an opportunity for you to meet others (virtually or in-person) who have similar experiences and who also want to pursue personal growth.

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INTERESTED IN JOINING AN ONGOING THERAPY GROUP?

Therapy groups are highly effective for addressing mental health and other personal concerns. Students can get connected to a therapy group through a referral by their individual therapist. Individual therapists will consider a student's interest and clinical
needs and schedule a pre-group appointment, if appropriate. A pre-group appointment with the group facilitator(s) is needed before attending one of the four therapy groups below. Call us at 813-974-2831 or talk to your counselor to get started.

UNDERSTANDING SELF AND OTHERS (USO)

Want to learn more about yourself and discover new ways to relate to or interact with others? This group provides the opportunity for diverse group members to meet their goals by providing and receiving honest feedback. Topics vary from week to week depending on group members’ needs. 

Tuesday 2:00-3:30pm (in person)
Thursday 1:00-2:30pm (in person)

LGBTQ+ GROUP

This group focuses on issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) identities. Members offer support to each other, provide feedback, explore intimacy and self-esteem issues, develop insight, and increase self-confidence. Topics are based on current group member concerns, with common issues related to self-identification, intersectionality, transition, coming out, dating, family and religion. All sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome.

Wednesday 2:00-3:30pm (in person)

EXPRESSIVE ARTS

Come tap into your emotions with expressive arts! Join us as we get creative with paints, colored pencils, construction paper and more. Plan to learn about emotional wellness and gain deeper knowledge of yourself while bringing out your inner child.

Thursday 3:00-4:30pm (in person)

Magic of the Middle Path

This virtual drop-in workshop series focuses on ways to cope and regulate stress and emotions, live in the present moment, and improve our relationships.  Through four sessions, you will discover the magic of the middle path!

Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm (Virtual)

  • Session 1: Mindfulness: Aug. 25, Sep. 22, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17.
  • Session 2: Emotional Regulation: Sep. 1, Sep. 29, Oct. 27 and Nov. 24.
  • Session 3: Distress Tolerance: Sep. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1.
  • Session 4: Interpersonal Effectiveness: Sep. 15, Oct. 13, and Nov. 10.

THERAPY GROUPS

Before joining an in-person therapy group, current students must first meet with a counselor for an individual appointment then be referred to a required "pre-group" appointment to meet with the facilitator(s) running the group. Click here to learn how to make an appointment with us!  Most groups have 5-8 members and meet once a week. 

 

 

 
These services are specific to Tampa campus, although all USF students are welcome to join these drop-in workshops. Please visit the websites for and for campus-specific services.